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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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